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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35
Epson R-D1x front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Older Model is Epson R-D1
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Epson and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The R-D1x was released 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R-D1x scores against the Fujifilm JZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Fujifilm JZ100

 R-D1x Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Epson R-D1x

 Fujifilm JZ100 R-D1x 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 34 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ100

 R-D1x Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm JZ100 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ100 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ100.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R-D1x due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm JZ100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older R-D1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Epson R-D1x
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Epson R-D1x Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Epson R-D1x
Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
39
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (620 grams)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Epson R-D1x Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Epson R-D1x Vlogging information
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Epson R-D1x vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Epson R-D1x and Fujifilm JZ100
 Epson R-D1xFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company Epson FujiFilm
Model type Epson R-D1x Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-27 2012-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer No Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,709 $190